Travel guide to Uruguay (Montevideo) — Passport validity, power plugs, currency & emergency numbers
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- Capital: Montevideo
- Official language: Spanish
- Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU · $U)
- Passport validity & visa rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months (or Mercosur national ID for citizens of member and associate countries). (Min. 6 months)
- Power plugs & electricity: Type C, F, I & L · 220 V (50 Hz)
- Emergency numbers: Police: 911 | Ambulance: 105 / 911 | Fire: 104 / 911
- International calling code: +598
- Tap water safety: Safe potable tap water nationwide.
- Tipping custom: 10% is customary at restaurants and cafés.
- Driving side: Right